Craftsman CMCCSP 20 Guide D'utilisation page 14

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On/Off Switch (Fig. P)
Always be sure of your footing and grip the pole saw firmly
with both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling the
handle. To turn the tool ON pull the lock button
with your thumb and then squeeze the trigger switch
with your fingers as shown in Figure P. (Once the tool is
running you can release the lock button.) To turn the tool
OFF, release the trigger.
Fig. P
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Branch Removal Hook (Fig. A)

CAUTION: The branch removal hook is not a belt
hook. To hang the tool on the Versatrack trackwall
rail, use the integral hang hook. Refer to the
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Versatrack section for further information.
Your pole saw includes a branch removal hook
intended purpose of helping to remove small to moderately
sized pruned branches.
Pruning With the Pole Saw (Fig. A, O, Q)

WARNING: Let the tool work at its own pace. Do
not overload.

WARNING: When pruning trees: guard against
kickback which can result in severe injury or death.
See guard Against Kickback, to avoid the risk of
kickback. Do not overreach. Make sure your footing
is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on
both feet.
1. Use both hands to grip pole saw as shown in Figure O.
Use a firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around
pole saw handle and pole. Keep fingers away from
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2. Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward position
or on a ladder or other unstable surface. You may lose
control of pole saw causing severe injury.
3. Follow directions below to trim a tee.
a. Make sure pole saw is running at full speed before
making a cut. When starting a cut, place moving saw
chain 14 against limb. Hold pole saw firmly in place
to avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways
movement) of pole saw.
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18 for the
shown in Figure Q.
b. Guide pole saw using light pressure. Make first cut
6" (152 mm) from tree trunk on underside of limb.
Use top of guide bar 13
through diameter of limb. Then make the finish
cut from the top. If you try to cut off thick branches
from the bottom, the branch may close in and pinch
the saw chain in the cut. If you try to cut off thick
branches from the top, without a shallow undercut,
the branch may splinter. Do not force pole saw.
The motor will overload and can burn out. It will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was intended.
c. Remove pole saw from cut while it is running at full
speed. Stop pole saw by releasing trigger switch
Make sure saw chain has stopped before setting pole
saw down.
Fig. Q
Auto-Stop Chain Braking System
Your pole saw is fitted with an auto-stop chain braking
system which will stop the chain quickly each time you
release the rear trigger, or if kickback should occur. This
system should be tested before every use.
Saw Chain Sharpness

CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always wear protective
gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp
and can cut you when it is not running.
IMPORTANT: The chain cutters will dull immediately
if they touch the ground, stones, masonry or a nail
while cutting.
To get the best possible performance from your chain saw
it is important to keep the teeth of the saw chain sharp.
Chain sharpening services are available from your nearest
CRAFTSMAN service center.
nOTE: Each time the saw chain is sharpened, it loses some
of the reduced kickback qualities and extra caution should
be used. It is recommended that a saw chain be sharpened
no more than four times.
to make this cut. Cut 1/3
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